Are all electric cars exempt from ULEZ?

All electric cars are exempted from ULEZ and Congestion Charges under the cleaner vehicle discount until 25 December 2025. There are other exemptions besides zero emission vehicles to the Congestion Charge. Motorcycles and Blue Badge holders are also not required to pay for the charge.



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The Congestion Charge runs from 7 am until 10 pm every day except Christmas Day. If you have a fully electric vehicle, you will not have to pay the ULEZ fee or the Congestion Charge.

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In December 2025, TfL will stop the Cleaner Vehicle Discount, which allows EVs to be exempt from the Congestion Charge. Unless changes are made before 2025, all EVs will have to pay the Congestion Charge to access the London Congestion Charge zone during their charging hours.

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In order to be ULEZ compliant, diesel cars must meet Euro 6 standards. Most diesel cars registered since September 2015 meet these standards, though some earlier models do too. Indeed, there are some ULEZ-compliant diesel cars dating back to 2012.

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You can certainly retrofit your pre-Euro 6 diesel van, but it's crucial to understand the process, costs, and potential benefits involved. Retrofitting is a viable option for achieving Euro 5 to Euro 6 conversion. It involves incorporating HJS emission technology into your vehicle to meet the new emission standards.

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ULEZ grace period (temporary discount) Eligible applicants for these grace periods will not need to pay the ULEZ charge until 25 October 2027. Blue badge holders will need to pay the ULEZ charge unless their non-compliant vehicle qualifies for one of the following 3 grace periods.

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No. The M25 is not be covered by the ULEZ expansion, most of which stops short of the motorway. The M25 marks the boundary of the zone at Enfield and Noak Hill, and although the zone does go slightly past the motorway at North Ockendon, the motorway itself is not subject to ULEZ charges.

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Will my Euro 6 standard vehicle still be allowed? Vehicles that currently meet the required Euro 6 or 6d standards pass the ULEZ expectations. They are the highest standards ever set for diesel-powered cars in motoring history. Post-2030, even this won't be enough to avoid charges on some of the UK roads.

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